Whether someone lives in Iowa or is just visiting, digging into one of our massive pork tenderloins is a rite of passage. Yes, they make for a great photo for the ‘gram, but they’re just as delicious as they are eye-catching! Flat, crispy-fried slabs of meat, often taking up a whole big plate or comically dwarfing the bun they’re sitting on. You can find great tenderloins all around Iowa, but the largest tenderloin in Waterloo, Iowa, is well-worth a journey to this popular tourist town. Newton’s Paradise Cafe, a tropical-themed diner in the heart of the central-Iowa city, serves up a tenderloin that’s gained a reputation far and wide. But that’s just the beginning – it seems like everything at this little slice of paradise is larger than life, and we highly recommend going there and trying it all!

From the outside, Newton's Paradise Cafe looks like an ordinary corner diner - but there's a reason it's been so popular all these years.
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Inside, it feels a lot like a beachside shack, offering a great view of the street and a perfect atmosphere for a meal.
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The star attraction, of course, is the massive pork tenderloin - which is perfectly crispy, pounded flat, and taking up an entire plate.
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We've tasted a lot of tenderloins in the Hawkeye State, but this has to be one of the best - and it's a meal fit for a king or queen.
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"Big food" seems to be a theme here - the onion rings are probably the biggest we've ever seen, too.
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Here for breakfast and feeling like a massive fried cutlet? Don't miss out on the chicken-fried steak.
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But if you want to go for some big food at breakfast, the pancakes here have got to be the star of the show.
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Have you tried this massive tenderloin in Waterloo, Iowa? Tell us all about your meal at Newton’s Paradise Cafe in the comments section! You can see the whole menu on the Newton’s Paradise Cafe website, and check out the Newton’s Paradise Cafe Facebook page for pictures and information about daily specials! While you’re in Waterloo, it’s well worth making the trip to the town’s massive amusement park and waterpark. It’s also home to the Isle Casino Hotel, a top-notch getaway for adults.

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Newton's Paradise Cafe, 128 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA